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Mersiv Announces Debut Album, Pretty Dark Loud, in the Works [News]

NEWS—Colorado artist Mersiv has been on a tear, and not even the Midwest polar vortex could keep him from heating things up with news he’s officially in ‘album mode.’ The producer took to socials to confirm his debut album, Pretty Dark Loud, is in the works.

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Dream Pusha Brings Bass and Imagination in “Boundless Thought” via Wormhole Music Group [Listen]

Upcoming producer Dream Pusha is all beat and bass on his new single, “Boundless Thought,” released last Friday. The track marks the first 2021 release from popular label Wormhole Music Group, who’s worked with similar artists like Mersiv, CharlestheFirst and more. 

MAD Pritch

The Eunoia of MAD Pritch, A Glimpse Into the Rapper & Producer’s Beautiful Mind [Interview]

There are certain serendipities in life that reject being reduced to mere coincidences and seem rather like subtle messages from the universe, which remind us that we’re all metaphysically connected and guiding us in the right direction. 

MAD Pritch is the moniker and musical embodiment of the Indiana-based rapper, songwriter, DJ, and producer Madeline Pritchett; a lyrical poet and true aesthete, deeply perceptive to the beauty of art and nature. While listening to her recent single “Contemporary Solutions” in prep for our interview, a dreamy, lo-fi track-turned-ballad, I noticed the first tag word: Eunoia (n.) beautiful thinking; a pure and well balanced mind. 

Smoakland performing live

Oakland Duo Smoakland Talks Love for Bud, Dirty Bass, & Taking it the Next Level [Interview]

As of late, Oakland-grown duo Smoakland has appeared to be destined for the limelight. After four sold-out shows in Denver and back-to-back sets at the Lunar Landing Drive-In shows in AL last Fall, the duo spoke with MP3DU about their recent success, origins and motivations. 

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Vibe Emissions: Finding Independence & Creativity during COVID-19 [Interview]

While some artists have been feeling the rage of cabin fever through quarantine, others use the time indoors to take a break from the norm, get much-needed rest and focus on future music and projects. Bryce Herlong, a.k.a. Vibe Emissions, is one of them. 

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Rising Electro Funk Act Phyphr Delivers Soulful New Single, “Live It” [Listen]

Last Friday, February 12, Electro-Funk prodigy Phyphr unveiled his latest boundary-pushing project, “Live It.” The 3+ minute single showcases the producer/instrumentalists’ musicality and potential to transcend the genres of Electronic Funk, Soul, and Glitch Hop.

Notö performing live

NotLö Finds Her Groove, Magic Through Bass Music [Interview]

As it is for most of us, the magic of music is an escape for Alex Mantekas. Discovering her connection to music was to find an avenue to solace during the hardships of life. This connection sprouted years ago when she started regularly attending electronic shows as a fan. Mantekas was most attracted to the eclectic ambiences and experimental beats that filled the atmosphere. Having seen inspirational performances, especially by female artists such as Clozee, she felt called to begin her own inventive endeavor as an electronic artist.